Hotpoint TDC30P tumble dryer

[Wiggywoo]

Our tumble dryer was not drying properly, only ever getting warm. After taking the back off and trying it only one part of the element is working/heating up.
Does this mean replacing the element or could it be one of the thermostats has gone?
Hope someone can help! I don't have much money at the moment so need as cheap a repair as possible
Thanks

 

[rocks1]

Is the condenser clean ie flushed out.

 

[Wiggywoo]

Yes it's fine.

 

[rocks1]

Then heater is knackered.